The Weeknd, a Canadian singer and songwriter, has accused the Grammys of being “corrupt” after he wasn’t nominated in any of the award’s categories.
The Grammys, a recording academy which recognizes achievements in the music industry, had announced its nominations for the 63rd annual awards scheduled to hold in 2021, with the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch, and Brittany Howard emerging as top nominees.
The decision by the academy not to nominate the singer, despite the success recorded from ‘After Hours’, his fourth studio album; and ‘Blinding Lights‘, his hit single, had left many surprised.
The 30-year-old singer, however, took to his Twitter page on Wednesday to express his disappointment at the recording academy for not “being transparent”.
“The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency,” he wrote.
The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) November 25, 2020
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GRAMMY CHIEF RESPONDS TO THE WEEKND
Reacting to The Weeknd’s allegation, Harvey Mason, chairman of the recording academy, dismissed claims that the singer’s nomination was cancelled over previous negotiations with respect to his performance at the 2021 Grammys.
“We understand that the Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. I was surprised and can empathize with what he’s feeling. His music this year was excellent, and his contributions to the music community and broader world are worthy of everyone’s admiration,” he told Rolling stone.
“We would have loved to have him also perform on the Grammy stage the weekend before [the Super Bowl]. Unfortunately, every year, there are fewer nominations than the number of deserving artists. To be clear, voting in all categories ended well before The Weeknd’s performance at the Super Bowl was announced, so in no way could it have affected the nomination process.
“All Grammy nominees are recognized by the voting body for their excellence, and we congratulate them all.”
The Weeknd was one of the biggest winners at the 2020 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 22.
Below are some reactions to The Weeknd’s Grammy nominations snub:
i woke up today and the weeknd actually got 0 grammy nominations yesterday, like that wasn’t a dream.. pic.twitter.com/4UCPCBZG8k
— chu (@chuuzus) November 25, 2020
someone said the reason why The Weeknd didn’t get nominated was bc they announced it on the weekdays…😭
Advertisement— ᴮᴱvante⁷📼🐮 (@ivantekook_) November 25, 2020
How THE FUCK did THE WEEKND NOT GET NOMINATED FOR ANYTHING CMON BRO, you’re telling me YUMMY is better than IN YOUR EYES?? I’m sick pic.twitter.com/zRhGkNJyRD
— Jonathan Herrera (@JonHerrera852) November 25, 2020
the Grammys voting body dealing with the weeknd pic.twitter.com/CdVkgqZ12M
— 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 (@treytylor) November 25, 2020
I agree. Congrats to all the nominees but @theweeknd and Sal you deserved to be there as well and deserved better. Brilliant artist and brilliant album. https://t.co/bVCcIRBMb5
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) November 25, 2020
The Grammys snubbing @theweeknd is messed up
— AKON (@Akon) November 25, 2020
What Grammy did you deserve? Justin Bieber out performs you by far
— Franco Gillian (@FrancoGillian1) November 25, 2020
i think the reason you didn’t get nominations is because they announced them on the weekday 😕
— CoffeeMaestro (@coffeemaestro_) November 25, 2020
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